Faith at Work
REFLECTING A GOD WHO WORKS
WHAT IS FAITH AT WORK?
The gospel has unique power to renew hearts, communities, and the world, in and through our day-to-day work. Understanding how the gospel relates and shapes our work — both paid and unpaid — changes the way we approach it. Our daily work, when shaped by the gospel, becomes one of the primary expressions of love to God and our neighbor.
CONNECT
MAKING GOOD DECISIONS
January 21, 2026, 7:30-9 am
Every leader has had that moment when they looked back on a decision and thought, “What was I thinking?” Sometimes the cost is small. Other times, it profoundly affects our teams, our families, our churches, and our calling in ways we never intended.
On Wednesday, January 21 from 7:30-9am at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus, we’ll have the chance to hear from David Ashcraft, the President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN) and the author of What Was I Thinking?: How to Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with Confidence. Prior to leading at GLN, David was the founding pastor for Lancaster County Bible Church (LCBC) and served there for 32 years, where attendance grew from 150 to 22,000 and 19 campuses.
During this gathering, we’ll explore:
• Why even wise, well-intentioned leaders make poor decisions
• How self-awareness and humility shape better judgment
• How to lead with confidence without arrogance
• How to learn from regret rather than be defined by it
Come and hear from David's experience and leave better equipped to lead faithfully and wisely — both inside and outside the church.
LISTEN
FAITH AT WORK PODCAST
Join pastors Daniel Small, Megan Clunan, and Larry Stratton for the third season of the faith at work podcast! This season, we’re going to be unpacking realistic situations that we all face at work and how the gospel speaks to these situations.
Listen to Season 3 with the links below:
WORKPLACE PRAYER GUIDES
On any given day at work, we might experience a number of challenging situations — whether that's dealing with a difficult boss, getting overlooked for a promotion, or experiencing a sense of purposelessness in our work. That's why we've developed audio prayer guides that address a variety of situations, so that they can help you pray through the specific situation you're facing.
LEARN
FAITH AT WORK COHORT
The Faith at Work Cohort is a 12-week, in-depth course designed to help you explore how the gospel applies to all aspects of your work. We’ve designed this cohort to be both theoretical and practical. Theoretical in the sense that you’ll explore lots of ideas, many of which are probably new. Ideas like common grace, ethical decision-making frameworks, cultural and workplace renewal, and so on. But you’ll also see how these theoretical ideas have real-world implications. You’ll discuss real-life case studies, complete application assignments, and participate in workshops to help you think through how these ideas can play out in your specific context.
Topics you’ll explore:
⬩Developing a basic theology of work
⬩Understanding your calling
⬩Applying ethical frameworks at work
⬩Honoring relationships in the workplace
⬩Developing God’s vision for your industry
⬩And more!
Given the limited number of spots available in the cohort, an application is required prior to registering for the course. There is no cost to fill out an application. If you have further questions prior to applying, you can reach out to faithatwork@ccclife.org.
Details:
Frequency: Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm
Dates: January 26 — April 20, 2026 (No meeting on April 6)
Cost (if application is accepted): $50
Recommended Books & Resources:
🕮 Every Good Endeavor, Timothy Keller: When it comes to understanding the integration of Faith and Work, this book is foundational. Keller weaves together both theological wisdom and practical insights that are helpful for anyone who engages in work — both paid and unpaid.
🕮 Culture Making, Andy Crouch: How should Christians think about and engage with culture? In this book, Crouch talks about the importance of recovering the Christian calling to be Culture Makers.
🕮 Garden City, John Mark Comer: This easy-to-read book provides a helpful theology of work and how we should think about work as Christians.
🕮 Working in the Presence of God, Denise Daniels: This book will give you practical wisdom on integrating spiritual disciplines throughout your workday.
🕮 Industry-specific readings: The Center for Faith and Work has compiled a list of readings that are industry-specific.